Police on Canvey Island after reports of a group with weapons

A report of the disturbance was made just before 11am

Author: Charlotte Evans-YoungPublished 27th Feb 2023

Essex Police have said they're currently responding to a report of a serious incident on Canvey Island.

The police received a report of a disturbance involving a group of people with weapons on Link Road around 10.50am this morning (Monday 27 February).

The report included a witness describing a visibly injured man.

Officers went to the scene but couldn't find a victim or any suspects.

They've said they're now working out who was involved and with that in mind, there is a large police presence in the area.

They've also said they're keeping an open mind which includes exploring the possibility that the incident is linked to another disturbance that took place earlier today.

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